The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52

The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 by Dame Shirley (Mrs. Louise Amelia Knapp Smith Clappe) - California, by Dr. Josiah Royce, in the handsome as well as handy American Commonwealths series, is commonly regarded as the best short history of California ever written, and particularly so as to the early mining era. Dr. Royce knew his state, and a more competent writer could hardly have been selected. Reviewing, in his history, almost everything accessible, worthy of consideration, in connection with mining-camps, it is noteworthy that the Doctor has much to say concerning the Shirley Letters.